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Israeli Official Expresses Confidence in US Restraint on Iranian Nuclear Program

Jun 12, 2026 12:50 PM CT Jerusalem, Israel nuclear_program,diplomacy,us_israel_relations,iran_nuclear

Summary

Israeli Energy Minister Katz stated that Israel expects the United States to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, citing confidence in US policy under the Trump administration. This statement highlights the reliance on US diplomatic and military pressure as a primary deterrent against Iranian nuclear advancement, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's comments suggest ongoing, albeit tense, diplomatic channels regarding a potential memorandum of understanding.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran "has never been closer," urging restraint in speculation about its content.

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Expressed expectation that the US will successfully prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as the key actor expected to enforce non-proliferation against Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Foreign Minister Araghchi indicated that a US-Iran memorandum of understanding is nearing completion, urging restraint in speculation.

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